By-laws & Enforcement
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The online listing is updated as City Council passes new by-laws.
Disclaimer: By-laws contained in this section have been prepared for the purpose of convenience only and are not certified true copies. Where available, office consolidated versions, combining the original By-law and any amendments, are provided for ease of use. For accurate reference, consult copies of the official By-laws and documents in the Records Division of the Office of the City Clerk.
For by-laws and documents that are not available in an electronic format, email [email protected].
The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. The City of Hamilton provides online access to reference copies of current by-laws dating from 2004 to the present.
There may be one or more subject categories assigned to each by-law depending on context. Selecting a specific category can narrow your search.
By-laws are the official rules that define how the City is governed
Documents
To adopt procedures governing the calling, place, and proceedings of meetings.
Office Consolidation as of January 2025.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Procedure
Related to funding provided under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision. PLC-20-006
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Established by Registered Plan 219, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 62R-21272, being Part of PIN 17198-0013 (LT), City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on February 24, 2021.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Respecting Lands Located at 95-97 Fairholt Road South, Hamilton.
ZAR-19-054
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 206 and 208 King Street West.
ZAC-17-046
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 9 Westbourne Road, Hamilton.
ZAS-20-003
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To add provisions relating to natural burials, the interment of pets, and to make other housekeeping amendments relating to cemetery operations.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Cemeteries
Respecting 15 Church Street (Ancaster).
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban